Scientific Analysis Of Buddhist Meditation And Mantra Energy: An Experimental Study Using Aura Color

Project Title:

Scientific Analysis Of Buddhist Meditation And Mantra Energy: An Experimental Study Using Aura Color

Research Team:

Principal Investigator: Dr. Yohan Kurniawan

Co-Researcher:  C. Wahju Prijonggo, S.PSI., M.M., PH.d., Associate Prof. Dr. Wei Lun Chou, Venerable You Deng

Background:

This study explores how Buddhist mantras, as vibrational sound patterns, may influence human aura colors and energetic states. Using sound analysis, aura imaging, and guinea pig behavioral observation, it aims to provide empirical evidence for the energetic effects of sacred chanting, bridging spiritual tradition and scientific inquiry.

Research Objective:

• To examine the differences in human aura color changes during Buddhist mantra chanting with and without background music, using biofeedback machine such as WinAura.
• To observe and compare behavioral responses in animals (e.g., guinea pigs) exposed to Buddhist mantra chanting with and without background music, in order to explore cross-species energetic or emotional sensitivity to sacred sound.
• To identify and analyze the dominant aura color patterns that emerge during the chanting of specific Buddhist mantras, with and without background music, and to assess whether different mantra conditions correspond to consistent energetic color signatures.

Research Methodology:

This study uses a quasi-experimental, pre-post, within-subject design to examine the effects of Buddhist mantra chanting on aura colors in humans and behavioral responses in guinea pigs. Twenty adult participants (Buddhists and non-Buddhists) and nine guinea pigs are exposed to four mantras, with and without background music. Human aura changes are measured using the WinAura system, while guinea pig behavior is observed and analyzed descriptively.